Government offers 30,000 visas for seasonal farm workers
The number of workers permitted to travel to the UK to pick and package fruit and vegetables will be increased for next year's harvest, the government has announced.
Archives for December 22, 2020
Eat Natural acquired by confectionery giant Ferrero
Cereal bar manufacturer Eat Natural has been acquired by confectionery giant Ferrero for an undisclosed sum.
New chief scientific officer joins Food Standards Scotland
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has appointed professor David Gally as its new chief scientific officer.
Food supply worries persist over French border delays
Freight delays continue to cause concerns over food supply after France reopened its border with the UK but with tight restrictions.
Ultrasound project could boost fruit juice shelf-life
Food scientists at Abertay University in Dundee are using state-of-the-art ultrasound technology in a bid to significantly boost the shelf-life and quality of fruit juice and smoothies.
LGC buys Safefood 360° food safety platform
Teddington-based LGC has announced the acquisition of food safety and supplier management solutions platform Safefood 360°.